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So, here we are!  Walking on the sidewalk a block from our house. A truck is headed towards us.  In front of the truck are two kids.  They look around 5 - 8  years of age. No helmets.  No sense of the truck advancing on them.  They careen from side to side.  The first child passes us with a "Hi!".  She smiles.  I smile.  I wonder if she realizes how little weight she has in comparison to the truck. The second child pedals by.  He flicks open a cell phone.  He dials someone.  He begins to talk. No helmet -- no sense of impending traffic -- and a cell phone to boot! Oh, to be 8 again!!

In the past year I have had close dealings with two cancer patients who have passed away.  The last one we buried on Friday. Today I heard word that my aunt, Clara Mae, has cancer and her life expectancy is short. Some days a break would be in order.  But I'm seeing that the more extensive your sweep of friends, the more probable the impact of cancer on your circle of friends. God bless, both those with cancer and their caregivers!

I love statistics and figures. The old 100% figure -  100% of us who are living will die. The old 80% - 20% -  This goes for just about any volunteer organization.  20% of the people will do 80% of the work. 2/3 vs. 1/3 -  Generally the number of people needed to give permission for change is 2/3 or a group (the 50% concensus is usually problematic - the more the merrier!) 50% -  The amount of weight needed on each side of a teeter totter to keep things balanced (also goes for life in general) 7% - Good for GST, PST but quite movable depending on the will and whim of politician! Got any other figures you would like to pass along??

Yesterday we got a call from my parents. They are former residents of Kindersley - 50 years ago.  Over the years they have visited siblings and children living in the area.  We are trying to convince them to return. Yesterday we got a call from my parents. Right now Kindersley has had enough rain to turn the grass green.  The trees are in their full splendor and flowers are coloring the streets.  This is as close to resort season, prairie style, as you will ever get. Yesterday we got a call from my parents. They are flying out on Thursday.  They'll stay overnight in Saskatoon with some friends.  Then we will pick them up and bring them to Kindersley for a week or so. Should be fun!  They'll visit friends and relatives.  They'll rest.  And I hope they will enjoy their time!